Soybean, (Glycine max), also called soja bean or soya bean, annual legume of the pea family (Fabaceae) and its edible seed. The soybean is economically the most important bean in the world, providing vegetable protein for millions of people and ingredients for hundreds of chemical products.

Soybeans are small round seeds, each with a tiny hilum (small brown spot). They are made up of three basic parts. ... Exports include raw products like whole soybeans or processed products like soybean oil or soybean meal. Fertilizer: any substance used to fertilize the soil, especially a commercial or chemical manure.

Soya chunks are made using soy flour that has been 'defatted' or the oil is removed. They are the byproducts left after extracting soybean oil and have a rough texture when left dry. ... Soya chunks are also very versatile and can also be cooked to have a similar flavour as non-veg curries.